OGGI IN ITALIA is an introductory Italian program featuring a balanced four-skills approach to language learning. OGGI includes various perspectives of Italian culture, ranging from its rich, historical legacy to current changes affecting the country and culture. This allows students to practice the basics of the language and develop oral communication skills in a variety of contexts, while learning about contemporary Italian life and culture. OGGI IN ITALIA also offers the material in a 3-Volume Split format that allows maximum choice and value to the student buyer and to provide the most flexibility for either the 1,2, or 3-semester course sequence. All 3-Volume Splits include the complete front and back matter. In Volume 1, Textbook Modules P-6 are featured. Volume 2 features Textbook Modules 7-12, and Volume 3 features Textbook Modules 13-18.

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About the Author:

Franca Celli Merlonghi has taught Spanish language and literature, Italian language and literature, Italian cinema and English as a second language at pine Manor College as Associate Professor. She worked as an editor of bilingual and Spanish textbooks, as well as taught Italian, Spanish, and French in Boston Public Schools, and Warwick, R.I. Public Schools. Since returning to Italy, she has taught Italian to foreigners through EU programs, and English to Italians at private institutions.

Ferdinando Merlonghi was the Assistant Vice President in the International Division at State Street Bank in Boston, MA. Since returning to Italy, he has helped organize courses of Italian for Foreigners for EU programs and private institutions. During the summers, he takes a group of students to Parma, Italy for intensive language courses.

Joseph Tursi is Professor Emeritus of Italian at Stony Brook University. He has also been Chairman of the Department of French and Italian, Director of Teacher Training in Foreign Language Education and Director of the Doctor of Arts in Foreign Languages Program. He is past president of several professional language organizations on the local, state, and national levels, including President of the National American Association of Teachers of Italian.

Brian Rea O'Connor received a Masters degree in two Romance languages and a Ph.D. in Medieval Studies from Boston College. He currently coordinates all language-level Italian courses and teaches a variety of courses in Italian language and culture at Boston College. During the summers, he takes a group of students to Parma, Italy for intensive language courses.

About the Author:

Joseph Tursi is professor emeritus of Italian at Stony Brook University. He also has been chairman of the department of French and Italian, director of Teacher Training in Foreign Language Education and director of the Doctor of Arts in Foreign Languages Program. He is past president of several professional language organizations on the local, state, and national levels, including president of the National American Association of Teachers of Italian.

Brian Rea O'Connor received a master's degree in two Romance languages and a Ph.D. in Medieval Studies from Boston College. He coordinates all language-level Italian courses and teaches a variety of courses in Italian language and culture at Boston College. During the summers, he takes a group of students to Parma, Italy for intensive language courses.

Book Description Cengage Learning, 2011. Book Condition: New. Brand New, Unread Copy in Perfect Condition. A+ Customer Service! Summary: OGGI IN ITALIA is an introductory Italian program featuring a balanced four-skills approach to language learning. OGGI includes various perspectives of Italian culture, ranging from its rich, historical legacy to current changes affecting the country and culture. This allows students to practice the basics of the language and develop oral communication skills in a variety of contexts, while learning about contemporary Italian life and culture. OGGI IN ITALIA also offers the material in a 3-Volume Split format that allows maximum choice and value to the student buyer and to provide the most flexibility for either the 1,2, or 3-semester course sequence. All 3-Volume Splits include the complete front and back matter. In Volume 1, Textbook Modules P-6 are featured. Volume 2 features Textbook Modules 7-12, and Volume 3 features Textbook Modules 13-18. Bookseller Inventory # ABE_book_new_049590192X

Book Description Cengage Learning, Inc, United States, 2011. Paperback. Book Condition: New. 9th. 254 x 203 mm. Language: English . Brand New Book. OGGI IN ITALIA is an introductory Italian program featuring a balanced four-skills approach to language learning. OGGI includes various perspectives of Italian culture, ranging from its rich, historical legacy to current changes affecting the country and culture. This allows students to practice the basics of the language and develop oral communication skills in a variety of contexts, while learning about contemporary Italian life and culture. OGGI IN ITALIA also offers the material in a 3-Volume Split format that allows maximum choice and value to the student buyer and to provide the most flexibility for either the 1,2, or 3-semester course sequence. All 3-Volume Splits include the complete front and back matter. In Volume 1, Textbook Modules P-6 are featured. Volume 2 features Textbook Modules 7-12, and Volume 3 features Textbook Modules 13-18. Bookseller Inventory # BZV9780495901921